Hunt still on for convenience store armed robber

Thursday

Apr 11, 2013 at 3:15 AM

By Liz Markhlevskayalmark@fosters.com

ROCHESTER — Police continue to search for the man who robbed the Stop-N-Go-Deli in Gonic at gunpoint late Tuesday night.

Around 11:22 p.m., a man dressed in dark clothing brandished a black handgun and ordered two store clerks to give him money out of the cash register, according to police. The suspect then fled the Gonic Road store, traveling in an unknown direction by unknown means, police say.

Police Capt. Paul Toussaint said police conducted a K9 search for the suspect after the incident Tuesday, but the suspect was not found.

He said there were no customers at the store during the robbery, and no tips from the public have been given to police by early Wednesday evening.

The suspect is described as being between 25 and 45 years old, between 5 feet 5 inches and 6 feet tall, wearing a dark jacket with lighter colored stripes on the sleeves, and dark pants and sneakers. He also had his face covered with a black mask.

If the suspect is apprehended, he will be charged with armed robbery, a Class A felony.

No one was hurt during the robbery.

The store remained closed Tuesday night while officers processed the crime scene.

Anyone who has information on this robbery is asked to contact Police Detective Michael Mundy at 330-7106.

Calls can also be made to the Rochester Crimeline at 335-6500. All calls to the Rochester Crimeline will remain confidential and rewards may be given for information leading to an arrest. You can also text the Rochester Crimeline at Crimes (274637) in the body write TEXT4CASH followed by your tip.